Hull stun Chelsea with Mohamed Belloumi double before João Pedro rescues a point
The chants from the away end about winning the league were sung in jest, but Hull continue to show they are here to stay. Sergej Jakirovic’s dogged, intelligent side are third in the Premier League after extending their unbeaten start to four games and can even count themselves unfortunate not to have beaten another of the Big Six after pushing Chelsea to the limit in an absorbing battle at a frustrated Stamford Bridge.
TL;DR
- Hull City extended their unbeaten start to four games, sitting third in the Premier League.
- Chelsea took an early lead through Morgan Rogers, but Hull responded with two goals from Mohamed Belloumi.
- Chelsea's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made crucial saves to prevent an upset.
- Manager Xabi Alonso criticized Chelsea's defense, calling them 'soft' and citing a lack of control.
- João Pedro scored a late equalizer for Chelsea to secure a draw.
- Hull maintained their shape and resilience throughout the match, even after a nasty collision.
- Hull's manager Sergej Jakirovic emphasized survival as the team's primary goal.